Today In Wyoming's History

1782  The Decree of Trenton gives the Wyoming region of Ohio and Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania. 1835  Santa Ana declared that all foreigne...

1836  Texas'  First Congress established the General Land Office. 1916   The Casper Weekly Press for December 22, 1916: War...

1866   Indians attempted to lure a detachment commanded by Captain James Powell into a trap near Ft. Phil Kearny but did not succeed. 1...

Today is Bill of Rights Day. 1791     The Bill of Rights took effect following ratification by Virginia. 1887  The Burlington Northern c...

1848     President James K. Polk confirmed that gold had been discovered in California. 1916   Woodrow Wilson delivered his State of the U...

Today is Nellie Tayloe Ross Day  Ross in 1938 at her Maryland tobacco farm. Nellie Tayloe Ross Day is a state holiday in Wyoming, alt...

1835  Texas forces defeated Mexican forces in the Grass Fight near San Antonio. 1863   President Abraham Lincoln proclaims November 26th a...